Ketupat is a rice dumpling from Indonesia which is traditionally served during Idul Fitri. Ketupat is usually eaten with satay, and chicken curry. It is wrapped in a woven palm leaf pouch which is then boiled. As the rice cooks, the grains expand to fill the pouch and the rice becomes compressed. This method of cooking gives the ketupat its characteristic form and texture of a rice dumpling.
Tomorrow is Idul Fitri. Nowadays, you don't have to prepapre the palm leaves pouch. This man is preparing the pouches and selling them for tomorrow's ketupat.
Selamat Hari Raya Idul Fitri, Mohon Maaf Lahir Batin.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Ketupat
Monday, September 29, 2008
New Restaurant at Pines Forest
As usual, we visited and walked at pines forest yesterday. We realized that a new restaurant that they built not far from the main gate of Cikole Camping Ground was extended and now we even could see the backyard of that restaurant. Click the picture to enlarge it.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Stoned Map of ITB
Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) is the oldest intitute of technology in Indonesia. ITB was founded in 1920 as faculty of engineering of University of Indonesia located in Bandung. This stoned map of ITB was created in 1998 on the Department of Architecture's wall.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Rest Spot
Patricia spotted this place when we visited Curug Cimahi sometime ago. It really seemed nice to take some rest there in a hot day like that time!
Friday, September 26, 2008
Sky Watch Friday: Monumen Perjuangan
To be honest, I was panic when I realized that it was thursday night. I don't have any sky picture to be presented in SWF. Lucky me, I found this picture that I took a month ago, at Monumen Perjuangan, Struggle Monument dedicated for people of West Java. This monument is located in Dipatu Ukur street, closed to University of Pajajaran. It has a sharpen bamboo shape, a traditional weapon used by people during independence war in 1945-1950.
Happy SWF! Visit other fabulous sky pictures at Skywatch Page.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
J.CO Donuts
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Cocoa Trees
Parijs van Java is practically one of our favorite place to visit. Patricia and I love to walk in this cozy place. Lights and musics are the main attraction in the weekend. At under ground floor, there is a place where you can find great varieties of chocolates imported from some wellknown chocolate producer countries, such as Belgium and Switzerland.
I and Patricia lived in Belgium before, in small and beautiful city called Gent. In this country we learnt how to appreciate a good chocolate. One of our favorite is Neuhaus. We visited this Cocoa Trees with a great hope we can find Neuhaus in that chocolate store, :). But that time, we knew that we would be disappointed. And we were!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Hot day at Asia-Africa Street
This main street of Bandung, Asia-Africa Street, is named after the first large scale Asian-African Conference held in Bandung in April 1955. It was a 35 deg C hot day! And I just noticed that I captured that topless man walking on the left side of picture! It was really hot day, then!
Monday, September 22, 2008
Traditional Knives
Different kinds of traditional Indonesian knives, handmade in Cibaduyut, a small district at Southern of Bandung. You could have it for US$ 2 - 10 depends on the size, and quality of material and work.
Ganesha, Lord of Knowledge
This is Ganesha, logo of ITB (Institut Teknologi Bandung, Institute of Technology Bandung). In Hindu deities, He is the Lord of knowledge, Lord of success. Ganesha's head symbolizes the ultimate supreme reality of human existence, and his human body signifies the earthly existence of human beings. The elephant head denotes wisdom. In his upper right hand Ganesha holds a mala (rosary) suggests that the pursuit of knowledge should be continuous. His upper left hand holds axe which helps him propel mankind forward on the eternal path and remove obstacles from the way.
The broken tusk that Ganesha holds like a pen in his lower right hand is a symbol of sacrifice, which he broke for writing the knowledge.
The statue of this stoned Ganesha is located in the front of ITB main gate.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Hanuman
This character of wooden doll puppet (Wayang Golek) is Hanuman. Hanuman is one of most important figure in Hindu epic, The Ramayana. He is a white monkey warrior who helped Lord Rama leading the monkey army to fight the demon king Rahvana.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Wayang Golek
Wayang golek are wooden doll puppets that are used for story telling originated from West Java. In the 18th century this traditional story telling moved into the mountains of West Java where it eventually was used to tell stories of the Ramayana and the Mahabarata, the famous Hindu epic. In Sunda, this performance is now called wayang golek purwa, which can be found in Bandung and Bogor. The puppeteer in wayang performance is called dalang. Now, the most famous wayang golek puppeteer family is the Sunarya family.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Star of Rumah Mode
Last weekend, I brought my niece to Rumah Mode (house of fashion). When she was busy with all fashion stuffs, I walked around the complex. I saw this beautiful wooden ornament. I couldn't help myself to take picture of this star.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
The Easy Way from Bandung to Jakarta
The easiest way to go to Jakarta from Bandung is via Cipularang highway. If you drive with moderate speed, it takes more or less 2.5 hours. This highway is on its peak during the weekend, since people from Jakarta want to spend their off day in Bandung. And, you can imagine how Bandung is during this time!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Tea in the Bottle
Teh Botol Sosro is a big brand of Indonesian jasmine tea packed in bottle. Sosro was taken from Sosrodjojo, the name of company owner. The business was started in 1940, but the first bottled tea was introduced in 1970. Now, Teh Botol Sosro plays a major role in the bottled baverages business in Indonesia, after Coca Cola. This Teh Botol Sosro street seller is one of their strong front business chains.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Factory Outlet
For people from Jakarta or other cities nearby, talking about Bandung is talking about shopping activities. The places where you can find overruns and second on export garments at bargain prices are called factory outlets, or just FO. Don't be surprised if you can find big brands including Hugo Boss, Polo, Adidas, Puma, DKNY, Armani, Hush Puppy, Victoria's Secret, Old Navy, and a lot more, in this place. You can have them with US$ 5 - 10. ReNARITTI Factory Outlet is one of them, located at Jalan Riau.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Bank Central
I tried to take Bank Central's building at Jalan Merdeka from different angle, since yesterday I noticed that police white board persuading people to drive carefully (in Indonesia, traffic accident is ranked as nr 3 killer).
Friday, September 12, 2008
Sky Watch Friday > Sun Set in Cimahi
Just arrived at home, and I was attracted to the orange colour in the sky. It was in Cimahi, and the hot day was gone. Happy SWF.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
The Colonial Braga Street
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Dewi Saraswati
When you visit Rumah Mode (house of fashion), a popular factory outlet located at Jalan Setiabudi, you will notice a beautiful statue of Dewi Saraswati, not far from the entrance.
In Hindu, Saraswati is God manifestation to bring knowledge for humanity. According to Bali & Indonesia on the net, Saraswati is the Goddess of Knowledge, symbolized by a beautiful woman with four hands, riding on a white swan among water lilies to tell humanity that science is like a beautiful woman. Her hands hold a palm leaf; a lontar, which is the source of science or knowledge; a chain (genitri with 108 pieces) symbolising that knowledge is never ending and has an everlasting life cycle; and a musical instrument symbolising that science develops through the growth of culture. The swan symbolises prudence, so that one's knowledge may distinguish between good and evil and the water lilies (Lotus) are symbols of holiness.
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Green Way to Subang
It's a picture of beautiful way to Subang regency, 55 km to the north of Bandung. You can see tea plantation at the background. Patricia, I and Aita do a tea-walk once in a month in this area. Walking in the middle of tea trees is really refreshing. Wanna a try?
Monday, September 08, 2008
Feeling Green
This monument of panser is located at Jalan Gatot Subroto, in South Bandung, closed to Bandung Supermall (BSM). This area, Turangga, is a military complex, where you can find the Indonesian Army School (SESKOAD) and sub ordinate for army. Bandung in fact is surrounded by military complex, just say some of them: Turangga, Cimahi, Sulaiman, and Ujung Berung. Feeling secured, feeling green.
Sunday, September 07, 2008
MU Cafe
Saturday, September 06, 2008
Balongan Business Trip 04
Everything was set up! And we planned to go back to Bandung in the afternoon. Checked out, and waited for our minibus which would bring us back to Bandung. What surprised me was the handsome stoned Garuda sculpture standing at the front of the hotel's gate. The hotel's owner really considers Garuda as his guardian angel.
Friday, September 05, 2008
Balongan Business Trip 03 > Sky Watch Friday
We're in business trip to Balongan. The next day, early in the morning, our counterpart from Pertamina picked us up to have meeting in refinery office. Since I knew that we're not allowed to take picture IN refinery, I took my chance to take this picture when we drove passing by the refinery. The process unit at right side the picture is the famous residual catalytic cracking (RCC) unit. And, I took also this picture for SWF! ;-)
This 125 MBSD refinery is not the largest refinery in Indonesia, but it's the most popular one, because of it's environmental friendly products.
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Balongan Business Trip 02
We, I and my college from Department of Chemical Engineering ITB, arrive in Indramayu at 9 pm. Thank God, we got two beautiful bungalows for taking a rest and spend our night. A beautiful creature just attracted me instantly, Garuda! This sculpture is a Balinese style Garuda, the mythical bird from Hinduism mythology, which is also an Indonesia national symbol.
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Balongan Business Trip 01
Yesterday, I went to Balongan, a small city close to Indramayu, about 250 km from Bandung. This city is located at North of West Java. I visited Balongan because of my job. In this small city, there is Pertamina's (Indonesian Oil Company) Oil Refinery Process Unit. My institution, Department of Chemical Engineering ITB, and Pertamina is setting up a project of atmospheric residue hydro-demetallization (ARDHM) performance evaluation.
We had to drive for 5.5 hours, through Sumedang, Jatitujuh, and Jatibarang. This picture shows the situation along the way from Jatibarang to Indramayu.
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
The Taste of Little Tokyo
If you really need a Japanese fancy restaurant, maybe Little Tokyo is a good choice. Located at Parijs van Java, this restaurant has a unique environment and taste. Just come, and try.
Monday, September 01, 2008
September Theme Day: Sister City
Although Bandung has 6 (read: six!) sistercities, but I couldn't find somebody out there who can help me to take a picture of these 6 cities; Cebu - Philippines, Braunchweig - Germany, Fort Worth - USA, Suwon - South Korea, Hamamatsu - Japan, and Bari - Italy. So then, I am presenting this photo of monument dedicated for Braunchweig. Happy Theme Day!
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Adelaide, Australia by Gordon, American Fork (UT), USA by Annie, Arradon, France by Alice, Aspen (CO), USA by IamMBB, Auckland, New Zealand by Lachezar, Aurora, South Africa by shelagh, Avignon, France by Nathalie, Bandung, Indonesia by Harry Makertia, Bandung, Indonesia by Eki Akhwan, Bandung, Indonesia by Bunyamin, Barrow-in-Furness, UK by Enitharmon, Belgrade, Serbia by Bibi, Bellefonte (PA), USA by Barb-n-PA, Bogor, Indonesia by Gagah, Brighton, UK by Harvey, Brookville (OH), USA by Abraham, Bucharest, Romania by Malpraxis, Budapest, Hungary by Zannnie and Zsolt, Budapest, Hungary by Isadora, Buenos Aires, Argentina by Karine, Busan, Korea South by iamnbinb, Canterbury, UK by Rose, Cavite, Philippines by Steven Que, Château-Gontier, France by Laurent, Chateaubriant, France by trieulet, Chateaubriant, France by Bergson, Cheltenham, UK by Marley, Chennai, India by Ram N, Chennai, India by Shantaram, Christchurch, New Zealand by Michelle, Coral Gables (FL), USA by Jnstropic, Darmstadt, Germany by Elsch, Edinburgh, UK by Dido, Edmonton (AL), Canada by , Evry, France by Olivier, Geneva (IL), USA by Kelly, Glasgow, Scotland by Jackie, Gothenburg, Sweden by Lo/David, Grenoble, France by Bleeding Orange, Hanoi, Vietnam by Jérôme, Helsinki, Finland by Kaa, Helsinki, Finland by PPusa, Hobart, Australia by Greg, Honningsvag, Norway by J., Hyde, UK by Old Hyde, Hyde, UK by Gerald, Istanbul, Turkey by mustafa34, Jefferson City (MO), USA by Chinamom2005, Jerusalem, Israel by Esther, Karwar, India by Yogesh, Katonah (NY), USA by Inkster1, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by Edwin, Kyoto, Japan by Tadamine, Lakewood (OH), USA by mouse, Las Vegas (NV), USA by Mo, Lisbon, Portugal by Sailor Girl, London, UK by Ham, London, UK by Mo, Madrid, Spain by Tr3nta, Mainz, Germany by JB, Manila, Philippines by Anthony, Mashhad, Iran by Meead, Menton, France by Jilly, Mexico City, Mexico by Poly, Minneapolis (MN), USA by Mitch, Minneapolis (MN), USA by Greg, Misawa, Japan by misawa mama, Monte Carlo, Monaco by Jilly, Monterrey, Mexico by rafa, Muizenberg, South Africa by Pentaxjunkie, Mumbai, India by MumbaiiteAnu, Nashville (TN), USA by Chris, Nelson, New Zealand by Meg and Ben, New Delhi, India by Delhi Photo Diary, New Orleans (LA), USA by steve buser, New York City (NY), USA by Ming the Merciless, New York City (NY), USA by Kitty, New York City (NY), USA by • Eliane •, Newport News (VA), USA by ptowngirl, Nice, France by Angelaj, Norwich, UK by Goddess888, Orlando (FL), USA by OrlFla, Palos Verdes (CA), USA by tash, Paris, France by Elsa, Paris, France by Eric, Pasadena (CA), USA by Can8ianben, Pensacola (FL), USA by P J, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia by Murphy_jay, Petoskey (MI), USA by Christie, Philadelphia (PA), USA by Andrew Foderaro, Phoenix (AZ), USA by Sharon, Pilisvörösvár, Hungary by Elise, Port Angeles (WA), USA by Jelvistar, Portland (ME), USA by Corey, Portsmouth (VA), USA by ptowngirl, Prague, Czech Republic by Honza03, Ramsey, Isle of Man by babooshka, Rancho Palos Verdes (CA), USA by Sarah Adams, Riga, Latvia by Riga Photos, Rouen, France by Bbsato, Saarbrücken, Germany by LadyDemeter, Saigon, Vietnam by Simon, Saint Louis (MO), USA by Strangetastes, Saint Paul (MN), USA by Kate, Salem (OR), USA by jill, San Diego (CA), USA by Felicia, San Francisco (CA), USA by Burd Zel Krai, Schenectady (NY), USA by Buck, Seattle (WA), USA by Kim, Seattle (WA), USA by Chuck, Selma (AL), USA by RamblingRound, Seoul, South Korea by Phil, Sesimbra, Portugal by Aldeia, Setúbal, Portugal by Maria Elisa, Sharon (CT), USA by Jenny, Singapore, Singapore by Zannnie, Singapore, Singapore by Keropok, Sofia, Bulgaria by Antonia, South Pasadena (CA), USA by Laurie, Springfield (IL), USA by Aubrey, Stanwood (WA), USA by MaryBeth, Stayton (OR), USA by Celine, Stockholm, Sweden by Stromsjo, Subang Jaya, Malaysia by JC, Sunshine Coast, Australia by bitingmidge, Sydney, Australia by Julie, Sydney, Australia by Ann, Sydney, Australia by Sally, Tamarindo, Costa Rica by David, Tel-Aviv, Israel by Olga, Telluride (CO), USA by mtsrool, Tempe (AZ), USA by angie, Terrell (TX), USA by Bstexas, Tokyo, Japan by Tadamine, Torino, Italy by Fabrizio, Torun, Poland by Glenn, Turin, Italy by Livio, Vienna, Austria by G_mirage2, Villigen, Switzerland by z, Virginia Beach (VA), USA by ptowngirl, Wailea (HI), USA by Kuanyin, Washington (DC), USA by D.C. Confidential, Wellington, New Zealand by Jeremyb, West Paris (ME), USA by crittoria, West Sacramento (CA), USA by Barbara, Weston (FL), USA by WestonDailyPhoto, Willits (CA), USA by Elaine, Yardley (PA), USA by Mrlynn,